Podcasts about bluffton sc

“B” is for Bluffton Movement (1844). On July 31, 1844, under a large oak (the Secession Oak) in Bluffton SC, the first organized political movement with the express goal of South Carolina's independent secession from the United States was born.

Send us a textStephen Combs currently serves as the Public Information Officer (PIO) for Bluffton Township Fire District, having joined the agency in February 2023. In his role, he oversees all communications for the district's nine stations, including handling service calls, public education, community events, and media relations.Highlights:Credentialing: Stephen is among only 35 internationally credentialed PIOs through the Commission on Professional Credentialing (CPC). He's also a FEMA Master PIO and South Carolina Certified Emergency Manager.Experience: He boasts nearly a decade of experience in disaster response, crisis communications, and strategic planning.Teaching Role: Stephen is an adjunct instructor with Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX), providing national training in public information principles for all-hazards incidents.Previous Work: Before joining Bluffton, he worked at the Anderson County Sheriff's Office in South Carolina, offering strategic communications guidance and managing Joint Information Centers during significant emergencies.Notable Incidents: Stephen has managed communication efforts for various major incidents, including the South Carolina "1000-year Flood" in 2015 and the Townville Elementary School shooting in 2016.Published Author: He contributed to the 2022 ASIS Security Industry Book of the Year, writing the chapter "Successfully Navigating Media for the Emergency Manager."Stephen Combs brings a wealth of expertise and experience to his role, making him a valuable asset to the Bluffton Township Fire District.Stephen's EmailEye-Opening Moments PodcastEye-Opening Moments are stories of adversity, encounters, and perspectives. They are...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showOur premiere sponsor, Social News Desk, has an exclusive offer for PIO Podcast listeners. Head over to socialnewsdesk.com/pio to get three months free when a qualifying agency signs up.

Welcome to  Bluffton, South Carolina, the "Heart of the Lowcountry!"  The area was first settled by Europeans in the late 1720s to build plantations, but the town was not incorporated until 1852.  In the early 1800s, the first homes were built by plantation owners to escape from the unhealthy conditions on the rice and cotton plantations.  Situated on a bluff overlooking the May River, the location also provided water access.  The town quickly became a stop over for travelers between Savannah and Beaufort.  The town thrived until the Civil War.  Union troops destroyed much of the town in June of 1863 leaving only two churches and fifteen residences standing.  Eighteen antebellum homes and two churches still stand in the  town's historic district.  The town struggled to recover after the Civil War and did not find its footing again until after the development of nearby vacation destination Hilton Head Island and Sun City.  The town now has a thriving historic district and was recognized as a Preserve America community in 2005.  The town has now become a tourist destination in its own right.  We hope you enjoy our visit to Bluffton!

Stephanie Police is the Police Chief with the Bluffton, SC Police Department.  She is a veteran in policing for over 20 years.  A long-term officer and Command Staff member with the Kansas City, MO Police Department.  She left to become Assistant CHiaf with the Savannah, GA Police.  In 2020, Chief Price started as Chief of the Bluffton Police Department.    Stephanie holds a Bachelor's Degree from Park University and an MBA from Benedictine University.  We talked about her experience in three different agencies.  She talks of the importance of community and community outreach in policing. 

Meet Amber Kuehn, owner of Spartina Charters. Amber is a lowcountry native and provides eco tours of the May river and waters around Hilton Head. Amber is a marine biologist and runs the Sea Turtle Patrol on Hilton Head. Her tours are educational, entertaining and provide amazing insight into the complex eco system and environment that exists in the lowcountry waters. Amber explains why the pluff mud smells like it does. Her boat holds 24 people and is a great excursion for families and small groups. Tours last 2 hours and she even has a touch tank on board. 

The food and music festival Music to Your Mouth just released tickets for this year’s upcoming event, and if you know, then you know that this annual gathering of chefs, winemakers, and food enthusiasts in Bluffton, SC is all about curated experiences in the beautiful setting of Palmetto Bluff. It’s exclusive, it’s all attention-to-detail, and, well, I had heard it was a good time for both chefs and attendees. I got the chance to experience it all last year, as well as sit down with festival director Courtney Hampson, who generously pulled back the curtain for me into the workings of this food festival like no other. If you listen to the show, chances are you have either attended a food festival or want to, so here is a little of how that magic happens beyond you just purchasing a ticket.

This week's conversation is with Mike Sylvester is the directory of youth ministry and formation at St. Gregory Catholic Church in Bluffton SC. In the conversation he talks about his call to ministry, what we can do to be healthy and grounded in the work we do, and how to keep balance with our family lives.

This week’s broadcast of Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Montage Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton, South Carolina, a true luxury resort nestled within a community surrounded by 20,000 acres of maritime forest. I'll report on the latest State Department warning classifications and my picks for the hot spots of 2018. Joining us this week is Lisa Sulka, the Mayor of Bluffton, South Carolina, who talks about the town’s development from 450 people in 1993 to its current 20,000 plus population. Bluffton Historical Preservation Society Director Kelly Logan Graham speaks about Bluffton’s role in the Civil War, and what was preserved to this day after the Burning of Bluffton. Did someone say not to feed the alligators? That's Jay Walea, Director of the Conservancy, who speaks about the 300 alligators on the property as well as the area’s wildlife and the conservancy’s research projects. There’s all of this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Montage Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton, South Carolina.

This week’s broadcast of Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Montage Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton, South Carolina, a true luxury resort nestled within a community surrounded by 20,000 acres of maritime forest. I'll report on the latest State Department warning classifications and my picks for the hot spots of 2018. Joining us this week is Lisa Sulka, the Mayor of Bluffton, South Carolina, who talks about the town’s development from 450 people in 1993 to its current 20,000 plus population. Bluffton Historical Preservation Society Director Kelly Logan Graham speaks about Bluffton’s role in the Civil War, and what was preserved to this day after the Burning of Bluffton. Did someone say not to feed the alligators? That's Jay Walea, Director of the Conservancy, who speaks about the 300 alligators on the property as well as the area’s wildlife and the conservancy’s research projects. There’s all of this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Montage Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton, South Carolina.